2018 has Shane flashing his trademark smile across television sets as a presenter on Channel 9’s Postcards, Victoria’s most popular travel and lifestyle show. Shane takes audiences to the very best local and regional food destinations Victoria has to offer.

Airing in January 2018, Shane’s newest TV series Recipe For Life is a juggling act of deliciously epic proportions. The eight-part series sees Shane find his balance between business, health and family. Through smarter food choices in schools and uncovering how communities are already engaging with food, Shane sets out to improve the health of his kids, his community and his customers, one meal at a time.

Shane’s flagship restaurant Maha has gone from strength to strength since its inception in 2008. Renowned for its fresh, unrestricted Middle Eastern menu, Maha has a style that is truly cutting edge. The Age Good Food Guide has continually recognized Maha as a leader in its field, awarding the restaurant One Hat annually, since 2009.

December 2015 saw Shane launch his passion project, Biggie Smalls. The flagship Collingwood store is a modern re-imagining of a diner/kebab shop, served up to a soundtrack of 90’s hip-hop. Biggie Smalls is a fun, urban and accessible brand that was born from Shane’s love of hip-hop, sneakers and American diners. Following the success of the Collingwood store, in 2017, Shane launched the Biggie Smalls Food Truck and opened another flagship store in Windsor.

Shane’s larger than life personality and enthusiasm for food and Australian culture is captured in his acclaimed television program, Spice Journey. After a successful third season, Spice Journey has aired in 135 countries, across 5 continents and continues to be an Australian and international success.

In 2018, Shane was personally selected by Joseph Muscat, the Prime Minister of Malta, to become a member of the Council for Maltese Living Abroad. Shane is extremely passionate and proud of his Maltese heritage. As part of the Council, Shane protects and promotes the right and interest of Maltese living outside of Malta by providing advice to the Minister about foreign affairs.

Outside of hospitality, Shane has curated a portfolio of significant local and international brands that he is proudly an ambassador of. These brands include Mercedes-Benz Australia, Western Bulldogs, Melbourne City FC and Host Plus. Shane has forged a strong and mutually beneficial relationship with all his ambassador partners and works loyally with them on all facets of their respective businesses.

Shane is based in Melbourne, Australia. His wife Maha is the inspiration and namesake of his flagship restaurant. Together they have two children, daughter Jayda and son Jude.